Mother’s Day Amigurumi Cat with Babies Guide

Meet the Mother’s Day Cat

Introducing the Mother’s Day Cat, a loving mama kitty glowing with springtime joy. She wears a bright, multicolored dress, standing tall as her two baby kittens offer her a crocheted card. With her soft cream coat and warm purr, she’s surrounded by her little ones in a heartwarming scene of maternal delight.

Personality

This cat’s a nurturing queen with a playful spirit. She’s all about cuddling her kittens, basking in their love, and proudly showing off her festive dress. Stitch her up with her babies, and they’ll bring a burst of Mother’s Day cheer to your May crafts—a purr-fect family tribute.

What You’ll Make

A 10-inch-tall amigurumi mother cat standing upright, dressed in a bright variegated dress, with two 4-inch-tall baby kittens at her sides. The mother has a cream body, rounded ears, and an embroidered face (eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers). The kittens, one gray and one orange, hold a crocheted card between them, all in a tender family pose.

Stitch Legend

• ch: Chain – Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
• sc: Single Crochet – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• dc: Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
• sl st: Slip Stitch – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
• sc2tog: Single Crochet Two Together (decrease) – Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
• Magic Circle: Adjustable loop—wrap yarn around finger, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, work stitches into ring, pull tail to close.

Materials

• Yarn: Medium weight (4):
  • Mother body: Cream (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Soft White”), ~150 yards.
  • Dress: Variegated brights (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Retro Stripe” – pinks, yellows, blues), ~75 yards.
  • Kitten 1 body: Gray (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Grey Heather”), ~50 yards.
  • Kitten 2 body: Orange (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Pumpkin”), ~50 yards.
  • Card: White (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Soft White”), ~20 yards; Pink (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Strawberry”), ~10 yards.
  • Eyes, nose, mouth: Black yarn/thread (e.g., DMC Cotton Perle #5) for eyes/mouth; Pink for noses.
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) for a soft texture.
• Filling:
  • Primary: Polyester fiberfill (~8-12 oz bag).
  • Substitutes:
    • Cotton batting: Soft, natural, denser.
    • Yarn scraps: Finely chopped—eco-friendly.
    • Wool roving: Light, fluffy, premium.
    • Fabric strips: Washed, shredded clothing—sustainable, heavier.
• Extras:
  • Optional: Safety eyes (10-12 mm for mother, 6-8 mm for kittens)—for non-child use only.
  • Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers.
  • Pipe cleaner (~5” for mother’s tail, ~3” each for kittens).
  • White embroidery floss or thin yarn (whiskers).

Gauge

16 sc x 18 rows = 4” square. Tight stitches hide filling.

Finished Size

Mother: ~10” tall (head to feet), 5” wide. Kittens: ~4” tall each. Card: ~2” x 3”.

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless specified; mark first stitch.
• Stuff moderately for a balanced, standing family.
• US crochet terms used.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mother’s Head

1. Magic Circle: With cream yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tight. (6 sc)
2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
3. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
4. Increase Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (24 sc)
5. Increase Round 4: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (30 sc)
6. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds. (30 sc per round)
7. Decrease Round 1: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (24 sc)
8. Begin Stuffing: Add filling halfway—push into edges.
9. Decrease Round 2: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (18 sc)
10. Decrease Round 3: [1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sc)
11. Finish Stuffing: Fill fully. Fasten off with 12” tail, weave through front loops, pull tight, knot, hide end.

Mother’s Eyes (Choose One Method)

12. Placement Note: Add eyes after head is stuffed. Position between rounds 5 and 6, 6 stitches apart (left edge to left edge). Mark if needed.
13. Option 1: Yarn Eyes (Safe & Simple):
    • Thread needle with black yarn (~12” length).
    • Left eye: At round 5, 6 stitches left of center, make a French knot (wrap yarn 3 times around needle, pull through, anchor with a stitch).
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 6, 6 stitches right of center.
    • Knot inside head, weave in. Result: Small, round eyes, ~¼” wide.
14. Option 2: Thread Eyes (Detailed):
    • Use black floss (2 strands, ~18” length) and needle.
    • Left eye: At round 5, 6 stitches left, outline a ½” oval (2-3 backstitches, up 2 rows, across 2 stitches), fill with 8-10 satin stitches.
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 6, 6 stitches right.
    • Add white floss dot in top left corner of each for sparkle. Knot inside. Result: Oval, warm eyes.
15. Option 3: Safety Eyes (Optional):
    • Before stuffing (after step 6), insert 10-12 mm safety eyes at rounds 5-6, 6 stitches apart. Secure backs inside.
    • Proceed with stuffing. Note: Not safe for kids under 3.

Mother’s Nose

16. Embroider: With pink yarn/thread, stitch a small triangle at round 8, center (3 stitches wide at base, 2 rows tall, 4-5 satin stitches). Knot inside.

Mother’s Mouth

17. Embroider: With black yarn/thread, sew a soft “u” shape (3 stitches wide) at round 9, below nose, for a gentle smile. Knot inside.

Mother’s Ears (Make 2)

18. Base: With cream yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch. (4 sc)
19. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (4 sc)
20. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches. (3 sc)
21. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next stitch. (2 sc) Fasten off, leave 6” tail.
22. Attach: Sew ears to head between rounds 3-5, 4 stitches apart, whipstitch base, curve slightly outward.

Mother’s Body

23. Base Oval: With cream yarn, ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
24. Round 1: Ch 1, [1 sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] twice. Join. (28 sc)
25. Straight Rounds: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch for 12 rounds, join with sl st. (28 sc per round)
26. Stuff: Fill body to ¾ full, keeping it sturdy.

Mother’s Legs (Make 4)

27. Start: With cream yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
28. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
29. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds. (12 sc per round)
30. Stuff: Fill leg halfway.
31. Paw: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times (18 sc), 1 sc in each stitch for 1 round, [sc2tog] 9 times (9 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.
32. Attach: Sew front legs at rounds 28-30 (5 stitches apart), back legs at 33-35 (6 stitches apart), angled for standing.

Mother’s Tail

33. Start: With cream yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
34. Increase: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
35. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 8 rounds. (9 sc per round)
36. Stuff: Insert 5” pipe cleaner, add light filling.
37. Taper: [1 sc, sc2tog] 3 times (6 sc), fasten off, weave tail through to close.
38. Attach: Sew to back center at round 35, curling upward.

Mother’s Dress

39. Base: With variegated yarn, ch 30, sl st to join. Sc in each ch around. (30 sc)
40. Rounds 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join. (30 sc per round)
41. Skirt: Ch 2, [1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch] around (45 dc), work 3 rounds of 45 dc, fasten off.
42. Straps: Attach yarn at top, ch 8, skip 10 stitches, sl st to join, sc across chain (8 sc). Repeat on other side. Fasten off.
43. Attach: Slip dress onto body, sew straps to rounds 25-26.

Kitten Heads (Make 2 – One Gray, One Orange)

44. Magic Circle: With gray or orange yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tight. (6 sc)
45. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
46. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
47. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 3 rounds. (18 sc per round)
48. Decrease Round 1: [1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sc)
49. Stuff: Fill halfway, then fully.
50. Close: [Sc2tog] 6 times (6 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.

Kitten Eyes (Choose One Method per Kitten)

51. Placement Note: Add eyes after head is stuffed. Position between rounds 3 and 4, 4 stitches apart.
52. Option 1: Yarn Eyes (Safe & Simple):
    • Thread needle with black yarn (~10” length).
    • Left eye: At round 3, 4 stitches left of center, make a French knot (wrap yarn 3 times).
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 4, 4 stitches right.
    • Knot inside, weave in. Result: Tiny eyes, ~¼” wide.
53. Option 3: Safety Eyes (Optional):
    • Before stuffing (after step 47), insert 6-8 mm safety eyes at rounds 3-4, 4 stitches apart.
    • Proceed with stuffing. Note: Not safe for kids under 3.

Kitten Noses

54. Embroider: With pink yarn/thread, stitch a tiny triangle at round 5, center (2 stitches wide, 1 row tall). Knot inside.

Kitten Mouths

55. Embroider: With black yarn/thread, sew a small “u” (2 stitches wide) at round 6, below nose. Knot inside.

Kitten Ears (Make 4 – Two Gray, Two Orange)

56. Base: With gray or orange yarn, ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. (3 sc)
57. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next stitch. (2 sc) Fasten off, leave tail.
58. Attach: Sew ears to head between rounds 2-3, 3 stitches apart, whipstitch base.

Kitten Bodies (Make 2)

59. Magic Circle: With gray or orange yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tight. (6 sc)
60. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
61. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
62. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds. (18 sc per round)
63. Stuff: Fill to ¾ full.
64. Close: [1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times (12 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.

Kitten Legs (Make 8)

65. Start: With gray or orange yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
66. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds. (6 sc per round)
67. Stuff: Fill lightly.
68. Close: [Sc2tog] 3 times (3 sc), fasten off, weave through stitches, pull tight.
69. Attach: Sew 4 legs to each body—front at rounds 60-61, back at 63-64, angled for standing.

Kitten Tails (Make 2)

70. Start: With gray or orange yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
71. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds. (6 sc per round)
72. Stuff: Insert 3” pipe cleaner, add light filling.
73. Close: [Sc2tog] 3 times (3 sc), fasten off, weave through stitches.
74. Attach: Sew to back center at round 64, curling slightly.

Card

75. Base: With white yarn, ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 ch. (7 sc)
76. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (7 sc per row) Fasten off, leave tail.
77. Heart: With pink yarn, magic circle, ch 1, [3 dc, sl st] 3 times into circle, pull tight. Sew to card center.
78. Attach: Sew card between kittens’ front paws, angled upward toward mother.

Assembly

79. Mother’s Head to Body: Sew head to body at round 25, straight—use ladder stitch.
80. Kitten Heads to Bodies: Sew each head to body at round 60, tilting slightly up.
81. Family Pose: Sew mother’s base to a flat surface (optional base). Position gray kitten on her left, orange on her right, card held between them facing mother.

Seasonal Touch

Your Mother’s Day Cat family is ready to celebrate! With her bright dress and her kittens’ sweet card, she’s a radiant centerpiece for May. Set them on a shelf with a flower, and let their love purr through Mother’s Day.